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gre_gor
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I've noticed most example snippets always have a delay in the loop even if it's not needed for proper execution of the program. 

I can only assume this is added because people copy and paste without understanding what's going on but it got me thinking if adding a delay could possible save power too. 

If I have a loop that checks some inputs for changes could it be possible that adding a delay(10)delay(10) saves some cycles and thus power?

I've noticed most example snippets always have a delay in the loop even if it's not needed for proper execution of the program. I can only assume this is added because people copy and paste without understanding what's going on but it got me thinking if adding a delay could possible save power too. If I have a loop that checks some inputs for changes could it be possible that adding a delay(10) saves some cycles and thus power?

I've noticed most example snippets always have a delay in the loop even if it's not needed for proper execution of the program. 

I can only assume this is added because people copy and paste without understanding what's going on but it got me thinking if adding a delay could possible save power too. 

If I have a loop that checks some inputs for changes could it be possible that adding a delay(10) saves some cycles and thus power?

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Ryan Detzel
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Does a delay in a loop save energy?

I've noticed most example snippets always have a delay in the loop even if it's not needed for proper execution of the program. I can only assume this is added because people copy and paste without understanding what's going on but it got me thinking if adding a delay could possible save power too. If I have a loop that checks some inputs for changes could it be possible that adding a delay(10) saves some cycles and thus power?